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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 7h
Yesterday, we had a great speed mentoring event with our Navigators, Scholars & Trainees! Our Navigators shared more about each of their cores and how they can help our Scholars & Trainees in their research.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We're developing our 2027 schedule for our Translating Health podcast and want to hear from you! What topics are of interest or who would you be interested in listening to? We have great episodes coming up so make sure you are subscribed!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Drs. Amy Wilson and Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner from St. Luke's (KC), are researching whether or not adding music therapy into a stroke patients' rehab plan provides added benefits to the plan. Listen to the latest episode of Translating Health - www.podbean.com/eas/pb-4vscd...
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Translating Health, Can Music Therapy Help After a Stroke? v2
Hear from Drs. Amy Wilson and Stephanie Kolakowsky Hayner as they discuss their research in making music therapy a part of a stroke patients' rehabilitation.
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CCOS (CTSA Program) @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Save the dates! Oct. 20 & 27 University at Buffalo CTSI is hosting Creative Scientist Workshop: Reimagining Clinical Research in an AI-enabled World, to bring participants together to identify opportunities for AI’s potential in clinical and translational research. Details: ow.ly/cu0X50ZOtV3
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're highlighting one of our KL2 scholars this week, Dr. Walker McKinney. Learn about his important research in Adapting A Group Intervention for Emotion Dysregulation in Autism and Intellectual Disability Read more - frontiersctsi.org/news-events/...
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KL2 Scholar: Walker McKinney, Ph.D., Children’s Mercy
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CCOS (CTSA Program) @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Could occupational therapy improve outcomes and reduce costs for patients with diabetes? A randomized study funded by a Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute pilot award found Lifestyle Redesign® generated more than $250K in savings. #CTSAProgram ow.ly/EAKF50ZOoQk
"Having occupational therapists with Lifestyle Redesign certifications in our clinic has significantly enhanced our ability to support our patients who have chronic illnesses. Patients are more confident in managing their health conditions, and have expressed their deep gratitude for the support they were provided by OT." - David Ho, MD
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
As investigators try to improve science, Frontiers CTSI offers a FREE membership model, which gives investigators access to resources and services, funding opportunities and education and training programs. Join today! frontiersctsi.org/become-a-mem...
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Become a Member
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Congrats! It's great working with your team as a part of the Consortium of Rural States!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dr. Montgomery's methodological research is on early-stage clinical trials; studies designed to answer a practical question: before researchers invest in a large clinical trial, can the trial actually be conducted? His BERD Award focuses on that question. Read - frontiersctsi.org/news-events/...
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Children's Mercy @childrensmercy.org · 10/09/2026
Where a child lives shouldn't determine how quickly they receive a diagnosis. Discover how genetic research is helping identify and support rare disease patients in rural and underserved communities while expanding access to care. cmkc.link/4ikQKoZ #GenomicMedicine #RareDisease
This image is a promotional flyer for a Genetics and Genomics Insight Series event, featuring a presenter, Ana S.A. Cohen, PhD, FACMG. It details the topic "Leveraging genetic research to reach rare disease patients in rural areas." Information includes positions affiliated with the presenter at Children's Mercy in Kansas City and UMKC School of Medicine. The event is scheduled for September 10, 2026, from 12–1 p.m. CST. A QR code is present for additional details. Logos for Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory and Children's Mercy are included.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our Broderick Crawford Community Partnership Pilot Award RFA is open thru 10/2/26. The award is meant to facilitate community-based activities that build trust & strengthen relationships between researchers, community members or community-based organizations. Apply - redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=C...
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Broderick Crawford Community Partnership Award Application
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Our fall Mock Study Section has a new deadline for submitting letters of intent - Sept. 18! Submit your LOI today! bit.ly/4psS09F
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Our KL2 Scholar, Dr. Libby Milkovich, is working on the project, Intervention Development to Address Adolescent Problematic Internet Use and Improve Mental Health. Read more: frontiersctsi.org/news-events/...
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KL2 Scholar Libby Milkovich, M.D., Children’s Mercy
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CCOS (CTSA Program) @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
How can rural youth move more in ways that fit their lives? Kansas State’s Walk Kansas Our Way is adapting a proven program for 4-H, combining community insight and digital content to make physical activity more engaging, accessible, and sustainable. ow.ly/sHkj50ZBBTE
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Don't miss Digital Health Day 2026 on Aug. 20! More info - frontiersctsi.org/events/digit...
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We have a new cohort of KL2 scholars and today, we are featuring Dr. Elizabeth Monsees. Learn more about Dr. Monsees and her KL2 project - frontiersctsi.org/news-events/...
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Spotlight: KL2 Scholar Elizabeth Monsees, Ph.D.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Encouraging youth, especially those in rural areas, to get more physically active is the focus of the LSA Pilot project that Dr. Denver Brown, K-State University, is currently working on. Read more - frontiersctsi.org/news-events/...
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Lauren S. Aaronson Pilot Awardee: Denver Brown, Ph.D., Kansas State University
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This is so great! We love seeing what the next generation is doing to make an impact!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
For families in rural areas, getting a child tested for a genetic disease is burdensome. The travel, the time waiting for results. Dr. Ana Cohen is trying to lessen that burden through her research. Listen to Translating Health as she discusses her work - www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8iee5...
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Translating Health: A Frontiers CTSI Podcast with Dr. Ana Cohen
Dr. Ana Cohen shares her work in genetics, rural areas and helping parents get answers they need.
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CCOS (CTSA Program) @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The updated CTSA Program Impact section is now live on the CCOS website! Explore impact stories, view high-level indicators, and submit your own story through the link now available on the website: ow.ly/tG3B50ZyfOG
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Sign up for our next Mock Study Section on Dec. 7! LOIs are due Sept. 4. We'd love to help you with your next grant submission. redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=N...
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Mock Study Section Notice of Intent Survey
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We fund projects ea. yr. & love seeing that work! Deanna Hanson-Abromeit attended the International Congress of Infant Studies conf. & presented a poster Connecting Early Language, Music and Parent Responsive Behaviors: A Feasibility Study with her co-investigators, Amy Smith(right) & Brenda Salley.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We're celebrating the one year anniversary of our podcast! Thank you to our guests; we've had fun hearing your stories. Also, a big thank you to our listeners - we wouldn't have hit the one year mark without you! Listen to our latest episode - frontiersctsi.podbean.com/e/translatin...
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Translating Health: A Frontiers CTSI Podcast on Team Science | Translating Health: A Frontiers CTSI Podcast
This episode of Translating Health focuses on Team Science and why it is important to research and research teams. And learn how science and theatre can work together.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Hear from one of our former TL1 trainees on how time in our training program helped her research and career. youtu.be/CqFFWFaxMJ4
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How Can Frontiers CTSI Help You? Scholar programs
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Children's Mercy Research Institute @research.childrensmercy.org · 29/06/2026
Collaboration is at the heart of innovation. 🤝 Scientists and clinicians in our Emerging Infections and Infectious Diseases programs are leading impactful clinical and translational research that bridges laboratory discovery and patient care. Discover how: bit.ly/ID-Research-...
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Children's Mercy Research Institute @research.childrensmercy.org · 23/06/2026
Help us congratulate some members of our research community who are celebrating their @childrensmercy.org work anniversaries this month. 👏 👏 👏 We're extremely lucky to have these amazing people as part of our team!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Did you know that Frontiers CTSI offers access to resources, services, training and education, and funding opportunities? Become a member today to see how we can help YOUR research! www.frontiersctsi.org
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
This is great news! Drs. Vivian, Weir and Fridley are amazing!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Dr. Prosser-Dombrowski is one of our past scholars! This is definitely a must read.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We love working with Dr. Fridley and learning from her expertise!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
K-State's Willie the Wildcat read our 2025 Annual Impact Report and thinks you should too!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
"I’d like to shout out Frontiers- I was intrigued when I found out they help those focused on the clinical side move to research. I’m interested in both, so finding out that there was a way to shift from clinical to research made me really excited." Thanks for the shoutout Vaishnavi, Olathe North.
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Children's Mercy Research Institute @research.childrensmercy.org · 12/05/2026
Last week we kicked off our #ResearchMonth lunc & learns with a panel discussion between early career investigators. A huge thank you to Dr. Dana Bakula, Dr. Kate Kyler, & Dr. Craig Smail for sharing how they got to where they are now, what their work involves & what they've learned along the way!
Dr. Kate Kyler sits on the stage on the left with Dr. Craig Smail sitting next to her on the right. Dr. Kyler smiles while Dr. Smail holds the microphone, talking. Dr. Dana Bakula sits on a chair on the left and Dr. Kate Kyler sits on a chair on the left. Both are laughing. A photo taken from the back of the auditorium, looking over the heads of people in the audience while three people sit on stage, talking, and a fourth person stands at the lectern. On the screen behind them, it says "Research and Children's Mercy Month Lunch and Learn: The Investigator's Journey: Early Career Perspectives".The lunch and learn presenter and panel stand next to each other, smiling. From left to right is Dr. Laura Ramsey, Dr. Dana Bakula, Dr. Kate Kyler, and Dr. Craig Smail.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It was so cool to see this about Jada Ohene-Agyei, M.D., who is a past TL1 pre-doctoral scholar of ours. She's now in residency @ Cleveland Clinic, but during her time @ UMKC School of Medicine, she was very active in trying to improve healthcare. We're so proud of her & can't wait for the future!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Congratulations to the recent TIARA graduates! This worldwide program provides researchers, providers, and healthcare professionals with the implementation science knowledge needed to prioritize more rapid adoption of evidence-based practices.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Yesterday, we were also at events at partner institutions Children's Mercy and the University of Kansas Health System! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our tables.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Thank you to our partners at UMKC School of Medicine for hosting our Mock Study Section. Investigators receive valuable feedback on their grant applications so they can have the best chance of getting funded.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We're at the KUMC Cores Showcase today learning about the great work that is happening to advance science. We love hearing about the work our colleagues are doing. Thanks for having us today!
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Our team is at the ACTS conference this week, and we're highlighting the work we've been doing, while also learning and networking with our peers.
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Children's Mercy Research Institute @research.childrensmercy.org · 31/03/2026
Registration is now open for the Genomic Medicine Short Course - held June 1-4! Topics include technical and analytic aspects of DNA and RNA, gene regulation and epigenetics, and much more. 🔬 Learn more and register: www.childrensmercy.org/gmc-short-co...
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Genomic Medicine Short Course
June 6-9, 2022 | This conference will provide clinician-scientists and researchers with a deeper understanding of genomics and its applications. The 2022 course will be offered both virtually and in-p...
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The latest episode of Translating Health: A Frontiers CTSI podcast is now available! Learn more about Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center and the work Drs. Aditi Gupta and Swati Levendovszky are doing. Listen: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vpwf7...
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Drs. Aditi Gupta and Swati Levendovszky Discuss Their Work and Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center
Learn more about the work Drs. Aditi Gupta and Swati Levendovszky are doing in the areas of kidney disease and transplant, and Alzheimer's Disease, respectively. Dr. Levendovszky is the Director of th...
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We're still thinking about the great Research Symposium we had last week on Dissemination & Implementation. We had a great keynote speaker, interactive workshops, great panel discussions, networking opportunities, & two poster sessions showcasing the great work investigators and students are doing.
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CCOS (CTSA Program) @ccos-ctsa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The March Ansible is packed with snowy D.C. musings, an opportunity for new working groups, an assortment of hub spotlights and publications, NIH updates, and events. Enjoy a variety of content from Alzheimer's disease research to injury prevention! Read more here: ow.ly/kahI50Ys7m8
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Asking us to pick our favorite article over the past few years is like asking parents to pick their favorite child (don't worry we won't tell if one name popped out 😄). But this article is definitely a highlight as Dr. Villwock continues her career - frontiersctsi.org/news-events/...
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Spotlight on KL2 program recipient, Jennifer Villwock, M.D.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We recognize #raredisease day each year, families living w/ rare diseases are impacted every day. Our latest episode of Translating Health is w/ Dr. Jay Vivian with Children's Mercy, who works in rare disease research. Learn more about him & his work in this episode - www.podbean.com/eas/pb-q2iee...
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Translating Health with Dr. Jay Vivian
In this episode, learn about the work Dr. Jay Vivian is doing in the area of rare diseases and how his background helped his interest in research and medicine.
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Children's Mercy Research Institute @research.childrensmercy.org · 12/02/2026
‼️ Undergraduate students summer opportunity! ‼️ Research Summer Scholars runs from June 1-Aug. 7 and offers an immersive, hands‑on research experience focused on advancing pediatric medicine 📆 The application deadline is Feb. 15. 💡 Learn more and apply here: www.childrensmercy.org/ResearchSumm...
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Our Translating Health podcast has a lot of great episodes planned for this year (and if you've missed our previous episodes, you can get them wherever you get your podcasts!). But we want to know what you want to hear! Let us know if the comments, and it may be the topic of a future episode!
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Children's Mercy Research Institute @research.childrensmercy.org · 10/02/2026
🏆 Dr. Kaela Varberg received the Longo/Power New Investigator Award at the Lawrence D. Longo Center for Perinatal Biology Symposium. It recognizes a new investigator who is a leader in their field and who has made outstanding early career contributions to the field of Perinatal Biology. 🏆
Four people stand side-by-side. Dr. Kaela Varberg is the second from the right. She holds a plague of her award. In the group, the two people on the outmost left and right are men. A woman stands next to Dr. Varberg between the two men.A group of 19 people stand together, smiling. They are outside. They form about three rows. Dr. Kaela Varberg is in the front row, second from the left.
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Frontiers CTSI @frontiersctsi.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
As we hear more about ACL tears in athletes, especially female athletes, we're revisiting past LSA awardee Dr. Jenny Robinson's (now at UW) work in the area. frontiersctsi.org/news-events/...
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Catching Up with Jenny Robinson, former Pilot Awardee (2020-2021)
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